Well it's been a long while since I last posted here (for various reasons) but todays events compelled me to make a return and discuss who could take over the mantle as Manchester United's driving force from midfield.
Firstly, there must have been some serious damage behind the scenes to prompt Keane's removal from the United payroll. For me anyway, it doesn't make sense to dispose of probably of our best central midfielder (at present) especially when we cannot sign a replacement immediately due to the transfer window. Surely we could have waited 2 months for the window to be open and then get rid? Well what's done is done now I guess...
A lot of people have touted Ballack as the solution to the problem. Not in my eyes. Ballack is more the modern midfielder in the mould of Lampard, someone who gets forward, scores goals, and has an eye for a pass. Whilst he would be a welcome signing, time is not on his side either (he is 29) and so he would last for a maximum of 3-4 seasons anyway. Not to bait the theory conspiracists amongst you, but perhaps freeing Keane was a calculated ploy on Fergie's part, saying to Ballack that he wants him and is prepared to sacrifice a legend for it.
Gerrard, Vieira and Essien have also been suggested. Give me a break. These players have recently signed contracts with their respective clubs, and I'm pretty sure United have enough respect for themselves, and the contracted players' clubs to count them out the equation.
Gennaro Gattuso is another name who has been linked in the papers. Now this guy would be an excellent signing, and despite the fact he has openly admitted he would like to wear the famous red shirt one day, he would be cup tied for the champions league and I very much doubt AC Milan would allow one of their star players to leave mid-season.
I'm going to save who I think could be a viable solution for last. Jon Mikel Obi. Whilst the signing has not been confirmed yet, this kid has enormous potential (and current ability), would be eligible to play in Europe, and would join Man Utd match-fit (Norwegian season ends soon). Let's hope that his agent, and Chelsea's underhand transfer dealings doesn't ruin the deal for us.
6 comments:
awesome blog! with united not in contention for ballack, obi definitely should be here in jan, as should duscher!
Christiano Ronaldo showed his cynicism towards the beautiful game with his little wink having provoked Rooney. It was no surprise. His legs give way week in week out as if shot by a machine gunner in the English league. Many, many people now believe Ronaldo is a cheat. Many believe there is no other word for it. That's fair enough, he is welcome to allegedly cheat in his own league, but he sucks cash out of English fans at the same time. It would be great to have fewer cheats in British football. Maximum 2 foreign players per team in the Premiership, as advocated by Sepp Blatter.
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Jon Ibi Mikel is already at 20 years old the best defensive midfielder in the Premier League. Indeed he is more involved in his team's defensive and offensive action than any other Premiership midfielder. He averages 63 attempted passes per game, completing 90% of them (second in the EPL only to Scholes), while he averages 5 tackles per game. Mascherano and Hargreaves are at the top with him but his age makes him a mightily impressive talent. Check out his stats at soccerstatistics.blogspot.com. I also include an article on how Cristiano Ronaldo has been the best player in the world during the past year and deserves the Ballon D'Or.
Good blog! It was refreshing to read sensical opinions.
Why have you stopped posting about Man United?
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